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Welcome to Mill Mountain Zoo
Roanoke, Virginia
Meet Radio, our Red-Billed Blue Magpie!
Scientific Name: Urocissa erythrorhyncha
Diet: Invertebrates, other small animals, fruit, and some seeds
Fun Fact: They can mimic sounds such as a camera shutter!
What I'm Similar to: American Crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos)
Both the American Crow and the Magpie are in the same family - Corvidae. The Blue Jay is also in this family. You can see Crows and Blue Jays in your own backyard!
How can I help?
You can help all animals by keeping nature clean by recycling and not littering!
Where am I from?
(Click on the image to learn more)
Magpies prefer evergreen forests in hilly or mountainous terrain.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. Can all birds mimic sounds like Radio?
No, only certain birds can.
Check Out This Video of a Magpie's Mimicry!
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